bánh bàng
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Definition
- Noun:
- A traditional Vietnamese cake, typically oval or almond-shaped in appearance, resembling the shape of a Malabar almond seed.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Bà ngoại làm những chiếc bánh bàng rất ngon. (Grandmother makes very delicious bánh bàng cakes.)
- Bánh bàng có hình dáng độc đáo. (The bánh bàng has a unique shape.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is specific and primarily used to name this particular type of cake. Its usage is almost exclusively literal.
Variants and Related Words
- Bánh (n): A general term for cakes, pastries, or breads in Vietnamese.
- Cửa hàng bánh (bakery)
Synonyms
- Cake: A sweet baked dessert.
- Pastry: A dough-based baked item.
Notes on Meaning
- This is a specific, traditional food item. The defining characteristic is its distinctive shape, which is likened to a Malabar almond. It does not refer to the almond nut itself as an ingredient, but to the cake's form.